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Some of the reading I did on this subject implied that you are able to discuss the subject of the cartoon, and show what cartoon you are talking about (as we are doing), but you cannot use the cartoon for its original purpose, specifically entertainment.  Edit - oh, another point: and also as...

Dilbert is almost a training guide for life in the business world...  ::)

Out of all the comments, Tess has it best.  While some cases are identified immediately, I have read that most cases dont occur until years later.  I went through the assessments after each tour same as everyone else.  Zip, nadda to report, you're good to go, soldier on.  Years later, Ive...

Very cool - science rules! 

In most surveys I have come across I have noted that most do not reveal who paid for it.  And yes, there are quite a few tricks to skewing statistics.  As long as they obey the 'rules', many contrary opinions can be removed due to technical reasons (i.e. did not complete the survey).  It has...

Ditto, +1!

If the fridge was full of beer, the soldier would not leave the box!

And then there is that less-well-known philosophical puzzle, 'Schroedinger's Soldier' A soldier is placed in a sealed box. Attached to the box is an apparatus containing an American Pork IMP and Naval Emergency Survival rations. This apparatus is separated from the soldier in such a way that...

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To use a really bad pun, 'are you ******** me?' I didnt know we still did this! Do you mind if I ask where this was, and why it was being burnt? (I can make a guess, but the truth would be more interesting). Edit - never mind, saw the answer, thanks anyway!

Chain mail can be quite useful against a sharp knife!  ;D

Yeah, he sold, out, but hes a rich SOB now, even if the two ex's do take a big chunk of it. This line however, from his Wikipedia entry, gave me quite a few chuckles: "Clancy fans cite intricate plots, attention to detail and technical accuracy in military and intelligence topics".  Im sorry...

Sorry, not true... Wife #1 = Wanda King Wife #2 = Alexandra Marie Llewellyn http://www.biblio.com/authors/605/Tom_Clancy_Biography.html

Are you referring to the MP or or the guy who just got warned?  ;D

For us ree-tie-red types, here is the link to the Embassy of Kuwait in Canada application form... http://www.embassyofkuwait.ca/english.pdf

I liked his early stuff, but a lot of his spin-offs (Op Center, Net Force, etc.) are just plain stupid.  Some of that stuff just does not work that way.   I also find that many of his characters are either silly or highly improbable, i.e. the traditional Private with a degree from Yale or...

Eh, whats that you say?  Can you speak up?  :P Your best protection is to have a copy of your initial hearing tests when you got in and a copy of your hearing tests when you retire....

Some Iranian military officers are reputed to conduct actions wthout the approval of their government, especially if it involves extortion or 'protection'...

My error, yes should read 'DPRK'.

That article describes a single process; I am sure there are other combinations less volatile that could be attempted...